World's Highest Railway Arch Bridge Inaugurated in Jammu and Kashmir
Key Aspect | Details |
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Event | Inauguration of the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge. |
Date | June 6, 2025 |
Location | Jammu and Kashmir, India (over the Chenab River in the Himalayas). |
Project | Part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL). |
Project Duration | 42 years (completed in 2025). |
Total Railway Line Length | 272 km (electrified). |
Bridge Height | 359 meters (1,178 feet) above the Chenab River. |
Bridge Length | 1,315 meters in total. |
Arch Span | 467 meters wide, 480 meters long. |
Materials Used | 25,000 metric tons of steel and concrete. |
Design Features | Wind-resistant (up to 266 km/h), earthquake-safe, anti-rust paint. |
Global Rankings | Tallest railway bridge, 16th-highest bridge, 11th-longest arch bridge. |
Significance | Connects Kashmir Valley to the rest of India, boosting trade and tourism. |
Top 5 Highest Rail Bridges (2025) | 1. Chenab Bridge (India, 359m) <br>2. Beipanjiang Bridge Shuibai <br>3. Baluarte Bridge <br>4. Fengyu Bridge <br>5. [Others not specified]. |